Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body
People have strong intentions to change their attitude and behavior but hesitate and slip back into their comfort zone and claim “it is too hard” or "I'm not ready yet" because they're scared of the unknown, therefore they remain the same, with unhealthy habits and unachieved goals, never getting in touch with their greatness. But what we're unaware of is that changing a life starts with changing our perception and perspective of it. It requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. But when you stick to it, you can make it work no matter how complicated it seems to be. As long as you're committed to it, you'll give what it takes to happen. Your success is based on your ability to change your thoughts.
Your brain is the most powerful blessing you've got. It works non-stop, analyses, thinks and takes decisions. However, it works like a double-edged sword.
If you use it wisely, it can get you to the top of the world. On the contrary, if you do not know how to control or manage it well, it can go against you.
A study has discovered that we experience about 50 000 to 70,000 thoughts per day which can be either constructive or destructive. They Either work on your side and take you high or work against you and tear you down.
Because everything starts with an idea, a strong mindset opens up the doors for a better living. Here are some easy ways to help you master it.
- Identify which thoughts stop you from moving forward: You can't solve a problem if you can't identify the reasons behind it. Try to recognize which of your thoughts are negative and where they are coming from is important to get rid of them. You might be affected by a member of your family, society, or a particular situation that limits your way of thinking and puts you in a bad mood.
- Practice mindfulness ( focus on the present moment): Distractions are everywhere. And one great method to train your mind for success is to be present. Mindfulness means living in the moment. It is about focusing on now instead of getting lost in your thoughts. Psychotherapists have turned to mindfulness meditation as a treatment method for several mental illnesses such as stress, depression, eating disorders, and chronic anxiety. Stay present ad focused while doing any kind of activity so that you can focus your thoughts on what is going on. Practicing mindfulness each day can heighten your attention and improve your state of mind.
- Visualization and commitment: Having a strong belief to realize something makes you committed to doing it and gives you the power and energy to go for it. To achieve something you should visualize it and put all your efforts into it so you’ll likely be more driven to pursue your true goals, which puts you in a growth mindset. Visualization is a great way for anyone can use to train their mind for higher success in life. You have to train your mind to believe in yourself by holding on to what you have committed. Your thinking can affect your actions, but your actions can also reinforce your thinking.
- Physical exercise: Exercise brings a lot of benefits both physically and mentally, and Just like you train your body to be in a good shape, you unconsciously train your mind to think bigger because your brain will release endorphins that make you feel good and powerful, and that's why many people often workout to reduce stress and anxiety and beat bad vibes.
- Overcome your fears: You don't grow when you're in your comfort zone because you repeat the same things, yet get the same results and this makes your brain stagnant and lazy. When you try new things, you engage your mind in active thinking and effective reaction. As a result, it makes it easier to adapt to the new change that you are going to face in the future. And this is beneficial as it improves your overall well-being and also your mental health.
Conclusion: Choosing to actively train your mind on success on an everyday basis will drastically change your perspective and behavior. Thus setting you up for success in any aspect of your life. What are your thoughts about brain training? let me know in the comments below.
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